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I think it’s safe to assume that a majority of girlies have experienced this one often, you may have noticed that during your menses, you have this sudden frequency of going to the loo every 10 minutes. You might have assumed that you probably drank a lot of water and paid no attention to it […]
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The whole purpose of an energy drink is to boost your energy and keep you wide awake right? However, if you are like me, you would notice that every time you drink an energy booster of any caffeinated liquid aimed at waking you up, it does the exact opposite. It literally is feeling like you […]
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A parent’s job is that of a lifetime, there are no shortcuts through it and in the same manner, there is no wiring or right way to do it, you literally freestyle your way through parenthood until you find your beat. As children grow, they adapt to their surroundings and exposures, not only what they […]
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For years we have been taught to look at BMI (Body Mass Index) as a signifier of our state of health. Simply take your weight in kgs and divide it by your height in meters and voila… You have your estimated body fat. Just one simple number telling you whether you are underweight, normal, overweight […]
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Being a parent is no child’s play, you somehow think you know what makes a perfect parent and all your life you strive to be just that. Often your expectations of yourself are unrealistic and you end up stressing yourself out when none materialise. You end up possessing a lot of guilt that hinders you […]
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Have you ever been caught off guard by an ordinary sound, like the rustling of a chip bag or the tap of a pen that just sets your nerves on edge for no reason? For most, it’s a fleeting irritation, but for those living with misophonia, these sounds aren’t just annoying, they can trigger an […]
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There are times when we tend to overlook things and say, “It cannot be serious.” Nowadays, even the most trivial things cannot be ignored, for instance, in the case of discovering a mole. What are the chances of it not being suspicious? It is not to promote paranoia, but simply to advise individuals to pay […]
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Imagine your baby taking their first breath in this world, only to find that the pathways of their heart are not where they should be. This is the reality for babies born with a rare condition called transposition of the great arteries (TGA). It sounds complex—and it is—but at its core, it’s a powerful story […]
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I’m pretty sure nobody would want to admit to drooling in their sleep because it is both embarrassing and gross, but hey! it happens to the best of us and it is important to know why it happens. The Sleep Foundation states that drooling during sleep is normal due to varying saliva production, which helps […]
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I don’t have to preach about the importance of our physical well-being. Moving your body is a blessing, but when the little aches and pains creep up, we realise we may have taken movement for granted. After throwing my back out of alignment – sharp, stringing and burning sensations made a home in my lower […]
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As the rare and unexpected snowstorm recently blanketed parts of KwaZulu Natal in the middle of spring, it left many in despair as they have been stuck in places far away from home, waiting to be rescued. While the scenery of snow-dusted landscapes may seem enchanting, they come with a hidden danger which is hypothermia. […]
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Dentists strongly recommend flossing for many reasons. First and foremost, it is more effective, which is what sets toothpicks and flossing apart. Are you guilty of using toothpicks as opposed to flossing? Here’s why using toothpicks is not the best option for maintaining the health of your smile: According to the Mayo Clinic, “Cleaning between your teeth […]
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